Zirkin's bill to hold fracking companies responsible for damages is headed for a final chamber vote next week.

A measure banning the use of a drug put into cattle, pork and chicken feed to treat infections generated a short debate, perhaps because of the crossover deadline.

"This is a public health issue. It's not about hurting the farmers," said Sen. Paul Pinsky, D-Prince George’s County.

"Whether this is about the small farmer or not, it's about the industry, and the industry feels like they are under siege," said Sen. James Mathias, D-Worcester County.

A measure to tax hotel room accommodations made by an on line travel agency got attention as well.

"I'm also here to fight vigorously against a tax on a fee," Sen. Andrew Sarifini said.

The discussion centered on whether to include a service fee in the sales tax calculation or whether service fees should be listed separately.

"If we adopt this amendment, I don't know how you stop any fashion fee before," Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr. said.

It appears, based on what the Senate president said, crossover day is being extended to Tuesday.

Gov. Larry Hogan discusses Senate passage on Rain Tax Repeal

Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday issued the following statement in response to the Maryland Senate passing SB 863, a bill that repeals the Rain Tax mandate:

"The unanimous, 46-0 vote to repeal the Rain Tax mandate is a tremendous victory for the taxpayers of Maryland. As I have said over and over, forcing counties to raise taxes on their citizens -- against their will -- is wrong and it has to end. I want to thank Senate President Miller and the leaders of the Senate for their hard work and congratulate them for their recognition that the Rain Tax is opposed by the vast majority of Marylanders and that it needs to be repealed. I look forward to working with Speaker Busch and the House leaders over the next few weeks to ensure their support as well."